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Purist or Kubala-which to buy for entire system
KS cables do in fact sound better than most new but I would have to dispute that in 2 days they max out . I have found that the last of the resolve came months into the burn in . 
Speaker recommendations please
The Audio Physics Scorpio I heard at CES was amazing and in your price range if i am not mistaken. 
Sub Suggestions
A single Aerial sw 12 sub could be all you need . Two is better of course as each could be used for seperating bass for each channel but the unit has a switch for summing the input. It also has a switch for movie and music and you can optimize the... 
Given Avalon Eidleon is considered one of the best
Excellent points above { as usual from Tireguy }. What I would add however is that the line is and has always been stocked with excellent performing speakers . I have heard many and the "house " sound he is speaking of is one of clarity throughout... 
Need to turn volumn up to break in speaker cable?
Break in discs on the contrary do indeed work . Get the Purist Audio Break in disc . 
Cable isolators ???
I am usually in complete agreement with much of what Mr Eldartford has to contribute . I have also learned much from his posts over the years . This time however we agree to disagree. Isolating the components from the effects of vibration is { im ... 
Here's what I think about the new HD formats.
Obviously ... " Much Older ". 
Elrod Power Cords
I would make the effort to try the Elrods if interested. The # is correct and he is prompt in answering calls. 
Isolation of my chair, am I crazy???
JD , my computer crashed and I lost your e mail. E mail me something so I will have it and lets talk about CES. 
A few impressions from the CES/THE Shows
Twilo , I spent many listening sessions in both rooms actually as i found the speakers amazing . The TAD room was large and well appointed with plants and soft lighting. Amplification was all top tier Pass , 4 monoblocs if i remember correctly. Th... 
Any member feedback from C.E.S. 2006?
Bookner , I agree. The vr7 speakers were showing in the large room at The Show and I found them less than engaging as well. I was however impressed with the vr9 room at the Alexis . I was not sure which system you were speaking of. I commented in ... 
Any member feedback from C.E.S. 2006?
Bookner , Von Schweikert had many rooms , are you refering to the VR9 system??? I found the VR Jr excellent { first time for me } , the VR SR ok , the VR 7 dreadful but the VR 9 excellent... personally . 
A few impressions from the CES/THE Shows
This was a fantastic show IMO . Great weather , good kharma everywhere and some excellent sound to boot. Running into old friends and meeting new ones is really the highlight so let me start there. Jonathan Tinn and Mike lavigne are often spotted ... 
Help with subwoofer decision
Aerial sw12 should be on your list 
Clever Lil Clock - What's up with this?
Have a single one of you tried the clock who have come to the conclusion its " snake oil" ?